Perth Craft Fair Friend 2016 by Expertise Events

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Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre • 9am to 4.30pm daily

ON SHOW: Spectacular quilts!

EVERYTHING CRAFT all under one roof!

MAKE A PROJECT – Learn a new skill

Come to the

of LEARN THE SECRETS of expert crafters

Celebrate fibre and wool with FeltWEST

All under one roof!

SHOP TILL YOU DROP… it’s craft heaven!

COMMON THREADS: Wearable art

2016 AQC Challenge Winners & finalists

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Where do you get your inspiration? This year at the fair, you can load up on inspiration and ideas from a number of amazing displays. Here are just a few things to see and do: Pick your favourite pet portraits done in embroidery, textile art, quilting and appliqué Check out the lifelike cacti garden made of felt Drift off under the dream catcher display Examine the amazing wearable art in the Common Threads exhibit Try your hand at Japanese stitching Paint your own fabric with Saffron Craig – take it home to make one-off soft furnishings Wander through the QuiltWest show Work with oilcloth and make a cute little project Pretend to judge the Best of Australia quilt exhibition – it’s a tough exercise! Learn felt making with the FeltWest members Discover what the new scanning and cutting machines can do for fabric and papercrafts Learn some stitches with members of the Embroiderer’s Guild Learn all about the latest inks, sprays and other papercraft and art supplies Join a sewing class and learn something new Shop for fresh new fabrics, books, yarns, patterns and tools

At a glance

Wednesday to Sunday, May 18 – 22, 2016 Open 9am to 4.30pm daily Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000

TICKETS: Buy at the door or buy online NOW at www.craftevents.com.au SINGLE DAY TICKETS: • Adults $17 [online price $16] • Seniors Card Holders $16 [online price $15] • Age & Disability Pensioners $15 [online price $14] • Children - 5 to 16 years $9 [online price $8] under 5 years FREE BUY THESE TICKETS • Family – 2 adults & 2 children $40 ONLINE [online price $39] NOW and MULTI-DAY PASSES: • 2 day pass $32 [online price $31] • 3 day pass $45 [online price $44] • 4 day pass $57 [online price $56]

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GROUP TICKETS*: (minimum 10 tickets pre-purchased) Book online or download a booking form from www.craftevents.com.au or contact us. • Adults $14 • Children - 5 to 16 years $8, under 5 years FREE Buy 10+ tickets and get a discount PLUS a free ‘groupie’ bag • Buy 20 adult tickets – get one free! • No queuing to buy tickets at the fair FREE • Flexibility to come any one day of the fair ‘GROUPIE’ • You can even buy a few tickets each to use BAG over 2 or 3 days Courtesy of: * order and pay before Friday, May 13, 2015. ID may be required for fair entry; passes not transferable. No refunds available

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GETTING THERE PUBLIC TRANSPORT: For timetables visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au or call 13 62 13. TRAIN: Elizabeth Quay train station is located at the doorstep of the Centre and services the Mandurah and Joondalup Railway Line. COACH TRIPS: Check the website www.craftevents.com.au for coach companies offering transportation to the fair from a location near you. City of Perth parking www.perth.wa.gov.au/parking or call 1300 889 613. Wilson Car Parking www.wilsonparking.com.au or call 08 9415 2800. Details are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Visitors should check prices and details prior to travelling.

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Wearable Art Showcase Showcasing extravagant, revolutionary, provocative works of art on the body. Not to be missed!

f e l t:Wearable a kaleidoArts c o p e A new display from FeltWEST This talented group of artisans will be bringing plenty of vibrant new projects to showcase and a stunning display of felt cacti by Soosie Jobson. Everything from wearable beads, hats, and flowing felted garments, funky tea cosies and long luxurious table wraps will be on display.

Common Threads Wearable Art began in 2011 as part of the Stretch Arts Festival in Mandurah, WA. Common Threads was originally established to give local designers a chance to showcase their work. In just under five years, Common Threads has grown from a small fashion show into an international wearable art competition. They now provide all designers, artists, fans and members of the public these exciting opportunities and experiences.

There will also be a ‘touch and feel’ table where you can handle items, with a FeltWEST member on hand to answer any questions. Get better acquainted with this tactile craft and feel the wonderful textures created by felting various fibres.

PLUS! You can also get hands-on in a daily Make & Take class. Get your hands all soapy as you create your very own colourful autumn leaf while learning one of the many techniques of wet felting! The kit cost is just $15 and the class is suitable for beginners. See page 24!

FeltWEST is a non-profit organisation aiming to:

Get up close and personal with a selection of Common Threads Wearable Art, presented by Act-Belong-Commit, on display at the fair. From top: Joanna Ireland, Diosa Gotica Gothic Goddess – photography by Travis Hayto; Jacq Chorlton, A Dress to ImPress – photography by Travis Hayto.

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•P romote the making of quality felt in Western Australia •F acilitate the sharing of feltmaking information and skills by publishing a newsletter for members and through meetings, workshops, public demonstrations and exhibitions •A cknowledge and respect the creations and ideas of members and to encourage fellowship between members •E ncourage and develop contact with feltmakers elsewhere.

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NEW - Paws & Whiskers Challenge Enjoy the results of a new mini textile art challenge, where quilters were invited to enter a small piece (25cm square) which shows off and celebrates their best furry friend. Entrants have used appliqué, embroidery, felting, photographic transfer and numerous other techniques – study them for some great ideas. On display will be 48 delightful pet portraits and their accompanying stories.

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P aws & Whiskers Sponsored by:

L to R: Max – Cat About Town and Parrot Fancier by Sue Collins; Boss by Ronda Hazell; Pets, Not Bets by Jennifer Greenwall; Back Step Dreaming by Enid Marshall; Daisy by Yvonne Chapman; I See You by Sonya Prchal

QuiltWest - a very special year You’ll be able to take plenty of inspiration from the QuiltWest display at this year’s Craft & Quilt Fair Inspirational Displays WAQA is celebrating its 40th anniversary and in recognition of this milestone, a display of historical quilts owned by WAQA as well as a number of quilts from presidents over the last 40 years will form a special exhibition. Guided tours will be conducted each afternoon to present the history and significance of each quilt.

WA Inspired

This display will feature small art quilts from each of the seven members of WA Inspired Art Quilters who joined forces in 2014 to make and exhibit their work. Their display at QuiltWest represents four distinctly Western Australian themes – Sand, Strata, Salt and the Scheme (Kalgoorlie

Quilt Raffle

WAQA Challenge

The theme for the WAQA challenge display this year is ‘Illumination’ with 24 quilts being displayed.

Sit and Sew demonstration The QuiltWest Sit and Sew area will be providing free demonstrations of non-cut patchwork piecing techniques under the theme ‘It All Starts with a Square’. You can try this simple, ingenious method too! The QuiltWest awards ceremony will be in the exhibition area at the fair from 10am Wednesday May 18.

Samphire and Salt by Roberta Chantler

QuiltWest have kindly offered these fantastic quilts and prizes in their raffle, with tickets at just $2. All proceeds will benefit The Royal Flying Doctor Service. 1st Prize: Queen Quilt – ‘Starburst’ valued at $5000 (pictured right) 2nd Prize: Sewing Machine – Bernina Simply Red 3rd Prize: Lap Quilt – ‘Currants and Coxcomb’

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pipeline). Group members will give a floor talk at their display each day at 12.30pm.

AQC challenge

Best of Australia See the Best of Australia quilt display with each state’s 2015 best of show pieces – only at the fair!

BEST OF AUSTRALIA STATE WINNERS ARE: Have I Been Here Before? by Julie McAllister (detail)

WA: High Rise Apartment with Garden View by Jan Rowe NSW: Sanderson’s Apprentice by Karen Terrens Vic: A Journey to Nirvana by Sugy Kim

The 2016 AQC Challenge theme this year is ‘Tradition with a Twist’ This prestigious annual quilting challenge is open to all quilters around the world and the interpretations from quilters were wide and varied. See the display of 35 winners’ and finalists quilts at the fair and choose your favourite! Sponsored by:

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WINNER!

Qld: Featheration 2Blu by Lyn Crump (below) ACT: Canzone Rosso by Pamela Brockwell (above) Tas: Buttongrass Plains: Winter by Sandra Champion SA: Meeting Michele by Lisa Maree Davis NT: My Spinning Stars by Elizabeth McCallum Sponsored by:

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Best of Show quilts from around Australia – under one roof!

A Happy Place by Alison Withers

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Meet the Guilds

Textile Art Treat

If you’d like to meet people who share your craft passion, consider joining a group – it may open up a new world of craft for you. Come along and see some of their finest work on display and find out what activities they have planned. New members are always welcome! Whether your interest is in embroidery, spinning and weaving, dyeing, quilting, needlework or cake decorating – there’s a group for you: • Handweavers, Spinners & Dyers Guild of WA • Perth Modern Quilt Guild • Cake Decorators’ Association of Western Australia • Angel Gowns Australia • Australian Rugmakers Guild • The Embroiderers Guild of Western Australia • West Australian Quilters Association

Starting from its exhibition life at Pour l’Amour du Fil in Nantes, France, New Zealand and now in Perth, this embroidery and textile art project is rich in history and colour. This art project has been initiated by renowned Australian textile designer Dijanne Cevaal with contributions from textile artists around Australia. With contributions in linocut, hand dyeing, stitching, layering, quilting and embellishing, this textile display will stand the test of time. Inspired by a medieval period in France known for its rich tapestries and embroideries, The Medieval Project radiates colour and inspiration from this important part of history. See it at the fair!

Meet members of the Perth Modern Quilt Guild and see some modern quilts

Dreaming

New to the fair this year is a unique display of beautiful dream catchers

Dream catchers have been around for generations and are currently enjoying a revival. A challenge was put to craft fair exhibitors to create a dream catcher using anything at all, including materials they offer at the fair.

Close To My Heart design

Native American legend says that good dreams pass through the hole in the centre of the web while bad dreams are caught in the web. The good dreams will flow down the feathers to the person while the bad dreams dissolve in the daylight… Come and see the different interpretations and be inspired to make one of your own!

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Guest Artist : Saffron Craig We welcome prolific and talent fabric artist and designer, Saffron Craig to the fair

Come along and be inspired by a display of her work and join Saffron for a workshop to learn the versatile art of screen printing or fabric painting

About Saffron

SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP Time: 10am to 12noon – Wednesday to Sunday Skill Level: Suits beginner to advanced, everyone welcome Fee: $75 includes a screen and squeegee made in Australia to Saffron’s measurements, as well as a metre of natural fabric specially prepared for printing. Extra fabric available. Join Saffron as she shares her years of fabric design experience. Saffron will show you how to design and draw your own motifs and then screen-print your design onto fabric, creating your own unique textiles. Saffron has years of experience teaching this class and has loads of tips and tricks to share. She will also show you how to mix any colour to create exciting and unique colour palettes. Where possible please bring along paper, pens, scalpel, cutting mat, scissors, fabric, sponge, spoons, tablecloth to protect your work surface, old tea towel for you to wipe your fingers on, apron to protect your clothing.

Saffron Craig graduated with a First Class Honours Degree from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. For the past 15 years Saffron has worked out of her studio, painting, fabric designing and running workshops. Her paintings are inspired by her natural surroundings. She grew up in a small coastal town in NSW and now lives by the shoreline on Sydney’s northern beaches. Saffron works by layering colour, creating texture, but with subtle shapes peeking through. Her most recent works are inspired by the landscape of the Margaret River in remote Western Australia, a place where the famous desert wild flowers grow. In 2012 she was selected as one of 10 artists to design a bespoke illustration for Lego’s 50 year anniversary in Australia. In 2016 Saffron took on the role of being the host for events for the Creative Women’s Circle. Saffron regularly teaches workshops both from her studio and at events all around Australia.

HAND-PAINTING FABRIC WORKSHOP Time: 1pm to 2pm – Wednesday to Saturday Skill Level: Suits beginner to advanced, everyone welcome Fee: $20 includes a kit of products; Linen fabric and Inks In this workshop you will learn everything you need to know about hand painting fabrics drawing from Saffron’s extensive experience. Join this workshop and create your very own unique fabrics. Saffron will also explain how to mix the inks and demonstrate how to mix any colour while helping you to create interesting original colour palettes for your design. Where possible please bring along newspaper, pens, paint brushes, scissors, fabric, sponge, spoons, old tea towel for you to wipe your fingers on. PLACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP TODAY!

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Come and visit us at our stand #D19 to see how truly fantastic the GO! Qubes are! Each GO! QubeTM including eight mix & match geometric dies, a cutting mat, an instructional DVD and 13 FREE block patterns! - Great Value!

We have a machine for every quilter! Find your dream machine at our stand # C24 All of our machines feature the unique IDTTM technology. It creates an absolutely even feed fabric from the top and bottom.

Quilt Expression 4.2

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Bite Size Papercraft

TECHNIQUES

Join Doug and Dina from Catchy Crafts, Stand B18, as they take the mystery out of papercrafting by introducing you to many different techniques. Take papercrafting to the next level with these FREE daily sessions. Each presentation will run for around 20 to 30 minutes, with a section at the end for questions and a chance for you to have a play with the products used. Program runs daily, no bookings required. Head to the Bite Size Papercraft Techniques area. 9.30am – 10.30am: Latest Machines, Tools and Gadgets in Paper Crafting. Learn about the exciting paper crafting machines and tools currently on the market. With so many different types, it is easy to be confused. Doug will share tips and ideas on how to get the most out of your tools. t

Back to School

Listen and learn in these FREE sessions at Quilthouse Schoolhouse with Pauline from Pauline’s Quilters World and Brenda from Flip la K. Located in Aisle D. 10am to 10.45am: Flip la K Basic Block Creation with Brenda. See how easy it is to set up a basic block ready for use the Flip la K way. Work with fusible web; and the tools Flip la K use to make it easy. 11am to 11.45am: Free-motion Quilting with Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World

10.45am – 11.30pm: Which Inks to Use? With so many inks on the market it is easy to get confused about which one to use. Learn what each type of ink is used for and find out how to use inks with embossing powders to create stunning effects.

Fantastic ways to set yourself up for free motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine – no need to pin those quilts anymore and no stress in your shoulders or neck. Tips galore!

11.45am – 12.45pm: Playing with Colour – Exploring the World of Markers, Glitters and Powders. There are so many colouring mediums on the market that it is easy to be overwhelmed. Dina will be covering alcohol markers, watercolour markers, Lindy’s mica powder and colour bursts. Learn how to use them to colour stamped images, create backgrounds and even directly onto your stamps. t

1.30pm – 2.45pm: Art Journaling Basics – Using Stencils, Gelli Plates, Gelatos, Stamps and more. This is the time to get messy! Art journaling is all about fun… come and see some of the techniques and products that are helping make art journaling so incredibly popular.

3pm – 3.45pm: Beautiful t Blooms – Creating and Colouring Flowers with Dies, Punches and Mediums. Flowers are a beautiful addition to all forms of paper craft, from cardmaking to journaling and much more. Let your garden bloom in this class where you will learn to create flowers using a number of different techniques and tools.

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12noon to 12.45pm: Flip-n Templates Made Easy with Brenda. Create the WOW factor for appliquéd blocks, discover Flip-N Weave, reverse appliqué – a totally different way of achieving amazing patchwork blocks. 1pm to 1.45pm: Quilt As You Go, Pauline Rogers, Pauline’s Quilters World Who said we should quilt last? Join Pauline as she shares her fantastic quilt-asyou-go methods. The new way to make quilts!

2pm to 2.30pm: Flip-N Great Products To Make Your Quilting a Breeze! Brenda will show you the latest products used in her workshop to make your patchwork experience fast, fun and flip-n easy!

2.45pm to 3.15pm: Dressed Up Jacket and Tops with Pauline Learn how to turn a basic pre-purchased sloppy joe (sweatshirt) into a stunning, one of a kind fashion statement, not only for you but children too.

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Your next step in Quilting Take your quilting a step further using Leonie West’s TempLeeQuilt™ technique – appliqué (raw edge) and quilt at the same time using Westalee Templates on your Domestic Machine.

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Westalee Design has developed a RULER FOOT and a series of quilting templates to suit Low Shank and High Shank Domestic Sewing Machines. Leonie West will be on our Stand A07, demonstrating free motion quilting on a Domestic Sewing Machine using her Ruler Foot with Templates, including the new range of ARTISAN CURVE TEMPLATES shown here.

There is a wide variety of template designs you can now choose from, normally reserved for the longarm machine quilters.

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Christmas Craft

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Christmas all year

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Christmas gift and decoration ideas!

Enjoy the magic of Christmas – in May, and get in early for the real event in December! Catch these free 30-minute demonstrations each day, no bookings required. Find them in the Christmas demo area at the fair. 11am Twisted Hearts for Christmas. Deb Russel, Flip la K, Stand B06. Deb will demonstrate how Twisted Hearts templates can be used to create gorgeous Christmas gifts including quilts, wall hanging and ‘pocket’ Christmas tree decorations. 1.30pm Decorate with Wreaths You Can Make Yourself Wendy Hopper, Close To My Heart, Stand E18. Wreaths are a great way to add charm and colour to your home not just at Christmas time. See the wide variety of techniques and designs... kits will be available for order. 2pm Christmas Gifts with Yo-Yos, Heather Bartsch, Barossa

Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand B25. Heather will demonstrate how to make Yo-yos and Dresden Plates, then show how to put them together to make gorgeous Christmas-themed gifts.

2.30pm Sashiko Christmas Stars. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold – Japanese Textiles, Stand H10. See how easy it is to make Christmas Sashiko Star decorations.

Roy’s Carvery

Free Hands-on Sewing Classes Test drive the latest Janome quilting and embroidery machines at the fair. Enjoy these free hands-on, one-hour classes with the Janome team. Quilting Experience the latest model Janome machine and sew a small project to take home. Class times 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm daily. Class cost: Free Book at Janome, Stand G06.

Machine Embroidery Embroidered Pouch Experience Janome’s top-of-theline embroidery only machine – the Memory Craft 500E and stitch out a project sewn completely in the hoop, using the built-in embroidery designs. Class times: 10.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm daily. Class cost: Free Book at Janome, Stand G06.

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Treat yourself to something special at Roy’s Carvery – a new addition to the Craft & Quilt Fair.

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Roy’s Carvery is a great place to sit, relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the fair. You will see a great menu which includes a selection of succulent roast meals and other fare, cooked to perfection for you to enjoy and refuel for more classes and shopping!

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Choose from a variety of tasty treats, and you’ll leave refreshed to enjoy the rest of your day.

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burst of colour to accentuate and ‘pop’ your designs and linen blends for all your projects

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Kingwell designs with a twist, using black and white

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things Alice – the latest trend

PLUS! See our diverse range of linens! Visit Verandah Stand B08 t: 0407 924 904 e: dianne_greig@icloud.com

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1. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand A18. Ohana petite shoe pouch, in Japanese fabric, is just adorable. 2. Husqvarna Viking, Stand D23. Test drive the new Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic sewing and embroidery machine. 3. Flip la K, Stand B06. Gorgeous new Twisted Heart patchwork templates – so effective and so easy to use. Ask about the show special! 4. Flip la K, Stand B06. Get organised with a Hobby Holster – a heat resistant, non-stick product which will hold tools at your fingertips – easy installation requires no nails or drilling. 5. Craft Queen, Stand C11. Shop for bags and all the buttons to make it yourself! Lots of other examples to see! 6. Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand B25. See the latest book by Michele Hill, ‘Afternoon Tea with May Morris’ – a collection of delightful projects. 7. Azza European Scrapbooking, Stand C08, have stamp sets, silhouettes, decorative stencils, pages, papers, inks, theme book, embossing folders - even die cuts, all revolving around the native American Indian – ideal for scrapbooking and card making! 8. Handi Quilter, Stand C20. New model: Handi Quilter Simply Sixteen with Little Foot. 9. Daylightman, Stand A13. The Daylight MAGnificent Lamp – is perfect for close-work activity. 10. Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A20. Beautiful Kyoto Blossom quilt kit, designed by Margaret Kirkby.

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here’s a sneak peek... TECHNIQUES, TIPS & TOOLS

Qu ilt As You Go

With Pauline Rogers

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11. Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand C04. Show special: Quilt As You Go book, Sasher Collection and Sasher Ruler. 12. Studio Mio, Stand E01. Sunglasses/Phone Case kit with new corner opening frame – opens wide for easy access. 13. The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand C15. Wool felt, silk ribbons, Valdani Perle threads, Cottage Garden stranded cottons, cotton felt, and wool flannel are all available now! 14. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A23. Monica Poole’s new Bag Shape Interfacing makes creating fashion handbags so easy! 15. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A23. Monica Poole’s new ‘How To Quilt As You Go’ booklet and supplies. 16. Indigo Niche, Stand A24. Taupe Stash Rolls of Yarn Dyed Fabrics in 4 colour ways - normally $35 per roll - PERTH show special price just $30 per roll. 17. Blue Willow Cottage, Stand B11. Special fusible web appliqué embroidery needles – the needle shaft is triangular which makes piercing through the layers of fabric and fusible web much easier. 18. Pfaff, Stand C24. The Pfaff Passport 3.0 has 100 different stitches and sews a perfect 1/4in seam! 19. Make it Hobby N Craft, Stand D28. Enter Ro Gregg’s enchanting world of nature with this decorative, multi directional butterfly panel. Perfect for quilts, table runners and wall hangings.

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25 26 29 27 28 20. Studio Mio, Stand E01. Accordion Purse kit with three compartments – no sewing required! 21. Wonderfil Specialty Threads (Canada), Stand C09. See new Spagetti threads set, Tropics, in 12 weight cotton selected by Susan Cleveland. There are five different boxes of eight threads in the range, each spool has 200m of thread. 22. Make it Hobby n Craft, Stand D28, has Australia’s largest range of licensed and novelty fabric by the metre - Dr Who, Disney, Wonder Woman, Star Wars, Avengers, Pokémon and more. 23.Scissorman, Stand A13. New Daylight Ultra Bright LED sewing machine light is oh so handy! 24. Pauline’s Quilters World, Stand C04. Show special: Precision Quilt Wonders collection. 25. Patchwork Mariko Japan, Stand A18. Versatile iron-0n fusible bias tape makes your Stained-glass quilting super easy. 26. BeBe Bold, Stand H10. New pre-stencilled Hitomezashi (One Stitch) dotted grid samplers and fabric in Blue/Black, Navy, White and Off White. Endless ‘One Stitch’ patterns and designs for brooches, pin cushions, bags, clothing, quilts and cushions. 27. Crafty Little Devils, Stand G15. Specialising in 11-count pre-printed and 14-count counted cross stitch kits, with a wide variety of designs to choose from, at very reasonable prices. 28. Punch with Judy, Stand A07. The Pleachét technique combines pleats and crochet in a fun, fast and easy fibre art — no sewing involved! Make rugs and trivets of any size. Join new or recycled fabric strips with the Original RugNeedle™ and 100% Cotton Carpet Warp. 29. Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A23. The long-awaited new candlewicking book by Margaret Upston – you can enjoy this on-trend craft and create gorgeous pieces for your home.

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39 30. Baby Lock, Stand E27. Large and medium trolley bags, with 30 clear zip pockets. Great for all kinds of crafts. 31. Starr Laces & Ribbons, Stand B05. Beautiful handmade coat hanger kits made with guipure lace for that special gift. 32. Kids Quilts, Stand B07. Make this gorgeous Butterfly Needle Case… a perfect gift for a little girl who is at the beginning of her stitching journey. Available as a pattern and kit. 33. Bernina, Stand E10. Test drive the NEW Bernina 570QE ‘Aurora Australis’. Featuring simple, intuitive user control, exceptional sewing power on heavy fabrics and excellent stitch results on a range of threads, plus the patented Bernina Stitch Regulator. 34. Craft Cubby & Creative Applique, Stand A37. Nine Lives – a fabulous new project featuring nine delightful cat applique patterns. 35. Daylightman, Stand A13. New adjustable floor lamp with adjustable light colour and level of brightness – four levels of each. RRP $165, Daylightman price $128. 36. Just Patchwork, Stand A14. Willie the Fox appears in many projects on Wonky Critters Quilt, Critter Kids onesies and shirts, Foxy Arrow pillow, Felt Stuffie, and Finger Puppets. There is no limit to the ways you can use this great character. 37. Renee’s Cottage Craft, B23. This delightful quilt is a brand new block of the month, featuring woodland animals and birds. Perfect to treasure as an heirloom gift. 38. Patchwork with Gail B, Stand D06. Geisha Charm Quilt kit – queen size, includes all fabric for top, border and bindings. 39. Just One More Stitch, Stand H11. Quiltsmart – Engineered patterns accurately printed on interfacing – easy and fun to sew, making traditionally difficult patterns easy, quick and accurate.

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Personal Touch

Professional Finish

Another industry first from Brother, the Persona PRS100 introduces to the market the first single needle embroidery machine with free motion quilting capability. It is easy to unlock your creativity and true embroidery potential with professional results in your own home.

Come and see the impressive Persona PRS100 for yourself at stand B21

PRS100 SPECIAL

7999

PLUS CHOOSE ONE BONUS FROM THESE: • FREE MOTION QUILT KIT VALUE: $999 OR • ADVANCED CAP FRAME 2 SET VALUE: $1,050

If you were excited about ScanNCut before, you will definitely be amazed by it now. The new ScanNCut CM900 offers new features and improvements that will help take your creative craft to a whole new level!

New

creativity with no limits CM900 SPECIAL

Come and view our daily demonstrations at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm at stands B19 & B17

699

PLUS RECEIVE THIS BONUS 12” X 12” SCANNING MAT AND 12” X 12” LOW TACK MAT. BONUS VALUE: $70.90

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Heroes and Villains Sashiko Hint Corner Join Sue and Colleen at Indigo Niche, Stand A24, for hints and techniques on the gentle art of Sashiko and Boro stitching

These pop up classes are great for the kids, with big kids allowed too! Create something unique with the I’m a Craftaholic team at Stand D08

The three daily one-hour classes and free demonstrations are ideal for all skill levels.

Peler Bead Keyring Celebrate your favourite character and make it into your own keyring. You can also take home other character patterns to do at home. Class cost $7.50. All day class.

10am: t Wine Coaster:

Stitch a coaster with pre-printed one stitch fabric – learn how to create your own pattern from this small sashiko project.

Sand art

Class duration: One hour. Kit cost $20.

Looking to encourage your child to be the next Picasso? Let them create their own sand art picture. Class cost $5. All day class.

11.30am to 12noon: Join Sashiko Hint Corner and learn t

about cottons, designs, transfer of designs and needles – it’s free! See fabulous starter kits too.

Fun with Tulle

Class cost $25. Class from 11.30am to 3pm daily.

Hand Painted Shoes Create your own project using Fabric Creations fabric paint, either freehand or with stencils and instructions to create your own comic character shoes. Please bring along a pair of canvas shoes to participate. Class cost $20, with patterns to take away. Class from 10.30am to 2pm daily.

12.30pm: Slide Clasp t Boro Purse: A fun class to learn the basics of the recycling process of Boro technique. Sue will teach the Boro technique and Colleen will show you how to complete the project. Class duration: One hour. Kit Cost $25.

2.30pm: Transfer your own Sashiko Designs: Learn how easy t

It’s easy to have themed parties at home. With Mod Podge and tulle you can learn different ways to create a memorable and unique theme party. Make a tulle and ribbon tulle ball or wand plus serving plate and glass. You will also get instructions on further decorations and ideas for boys, girls and even grown-ups’ parties.

it is to collect designs and transfer to fabric to enable you to create your very own designs for Sashiko Class duration: One hour. Kit cost $20.

Class bookings are essential. Visit I’m a Craftaholic, Stand D08 or email: sales@imacraftaholic.com (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

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Lucky Door Prizes - You could Win! YOU COULD WIN MORE THAN $1,450 IN PRIZES BY VISITING THE FAIR! 1ST PRIZE – $800 worth of Horn sewing and craft room furniture Prize may include pieces from the new Horn Modular range – six different ready-toassemble pieces to choose from for your sewing room. (Pictured: Six units valued between $349 and $649 each).

2ND PRIZE – Daylightman Prize Pack, valued at $409.90

3RD PRIZE – Gingher ‘Wren’ Scissors from Scissorman, valued at $149.95

• MAGnificent lamp RRP $149.95 • Sewing machine light RRP $59.95

The latest in the collectors’ series – new Gingher ‘Wren’ designer scissors.

• Daylight Wafer A3 lightbox RRP $200

4TH PRIZE – Studio Mio Pack This pack features gorgeous fabric and bag making supplies.

Prize value $100

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You can follow all the best in craft on our new IntoCraft, Facebook and Instagram pages. Projects, people, products, inspiration and events… see behind the scenes, get special offers, and keep in touch!

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To enter, complete the competition entry form you receive when you buy your ticket and put it in the barrel at the fair. The winners will be drawn at the end of the last day of the event and the winners will be notified the following week. For full terms and conditions of entry and prize details visit www.craftevents.com.au.com. Online ticket buyers will be automatically entered into the draw. For information please contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or email craft@expertiseevents.com.au

Giving all kids creativity Expertise Events, organisers of the Craft & Quilt Fair, has introduced a new initiative in 2016 – the Craft for Kids Foundation. The Foundation is for the collection and distribution of craft supplies, to give to charities for children in their care to use in craft activities. Craft allows children to explore their creativity and is pure expression through their eyes with no rules or boundaries. The materials they work with are tactile, colourful and varied and provide children of all capacities to explore; with the satisfaction of making something as a gift or to keep. Craft for Kids Foundation will donate craft supplies to charities that care for Australian children who are physically, emotionally, financially or geographically disadvantaged. Expertise Events are also committing their craft experts to design and produce projects that they will teach the children to make at special events. You are invited to bring in your unwanted craft supplies and place them in the special Craft for Kids Foundation area at the fair. Your donation will be stored in Expertise Events’ warehouse then delivered to charities once or twice yearly, as agreed.

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Magical Timberland Timberland Critters and Nested Owls have come to life at Just Patchwork Teepees, quilts, pillows, finger puppets, soft toys, and stitcheries are all featured in the new fabric ranges that have just arrived ready for the show.

Bernina sew&go

Sew & Go

Get hands-on with the Bernina team Heather, Janet and Jo in these hands-on daily sewing classes: 10.30am Carry Bag Class cost $15

Enjoy demonstrations and hands-on applique for beginners featuring the Critters on t-shirts and ‘onesies’, perfect for the youngster in your life. You can also learn how to make finger puppets and magic bracelets… great as gifts for kids. Call in at the stand to see when the next session begins or to join a ‘drop-in’ class or demonstration underway. Just Patchwork, Stand A14

12noon Accessory Pouch Cost $10 1.30pm Drop-over Machine Cover Cost $20 Book your place at Bernina, Stand E10 or email tracey@ burnells.com.au to reserve your spot

FREE Demonstrations Catch free demonstrations, running daily at the fair Jane at BeBe Bold will demonstrate one stitch Sashiko (Hitomezashi) and Boro techniques, at Stand H10. Bev at Craft Cubby & Creative Appliqué will demonstrate appliqué the Craft Cubby way, at Stand A37. Blue Willow Cottage, Stand B11, will be demonstrating English Paper Piecing techniques. t The Quilt Fairy, Stand G27 will have Bronwyn Stevenson, the Clamshell Queen demonstrate piecing daily. They also have La Passacaglia Papers for English Paper Piecing.

Brother ScanNCut See the Brother ScanNCut machine and learn how to use it at daily demonstrations at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm – at Brother, Stand B21.

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Free! Close To My Heart will be running free make and take classes daily, at Stand E18. t Cardmaking.net, at Stand B14, Debra will show you how to make the most of your Marianne Design and Nellie Snellen stencils and dies; and how to create beautiful hand-made cards. Janene will demonstrate how to turn your peel-off stickers into a work of art, using Sakura Glaze and Gelly Roll pens. Craft Queen, Stand C11, will be demonstrating jewellery making, colouring and simple projects for gift giving. t

Plus! Leonie West from Westalee Rulers, will be at the Punch with Judy stand, A07.

Visit the Gift Shop See the full range of merchandise at the show! The Gift Shop is located at the show entrance at the Help Desk. Grab a souvenir for yourself or a gift for a crafty friend! There are lots to choose from!

Shopping Vouchers Cut out these vouchers and bring them with you to the fair for GREAT savings! The vouchers must be presented at the time of purchase.

Scissorman Bargain Bag Offer Present this voucher to receive a beautiful tote bag, with over 13 products inside, including exclusive Scissoroo, RRP $39.95 – total retail value more than $150 for only $39! Limit 3 per customer (while stocks last). (Colour and content of bag may vary from image) Designer mugs $8 each

Kids Bear purses $5 each

Stand A13 Scissorman.com.au

45mm Replacement Blade Present this voucher to receive a set of 7 tungsten alloy steel replacement 45mm cutter blades for only $19.95 per set. Limit 3 per customer (while stocks last). Crafty badges $3 each

Chalkboard mugs $10 each

Stand A13 Scissorman.com.au

Sew Much Brighter! Present this voucher to receive a Daylight Ultra Bright LED Sewing Machine Lamp that runs on mains power for only $48, regular price $69.95. Limit of 3 per customer (while stocks last). Lanyards $3 each

Multitool $15

Stand A13 Daylightman.com.au

MAGnificent Floor Lamp Deal Present this voucher to receive a shadowless Daylight MAGnificent LED magnifier lamp that can be used as either a floor or table lamp for only $98, retail value $149.95. Limit of 3 per customer (while stocks last). Notepads $2 each

Crafty Pouches $9 each

Stand A13 Daylightman.com.au

Ultimate Adjustable Floor Lamp Present this voucher to receive an amazing LED floor lamp with adjustable light colour and level of brightness – four levels of each. RRP $165, for only $128 (while stocks last).

Stand A13 Daylightman.com.au Live. Love. Make. bag $15

Coffee Travel Mug $5

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Margaret’s Fabrics - Free Easy Hoop: Sign up for Margaret’s exclusive new candlewicking block of the Month ‘Butterflies and Flowers’ and receive a FREE Easy Hoop valued at RRP $25

Just $9.95 at the Show Gift Shop 101 Tips for Craft Book

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Shopping Vouchers Cut out these vouchers and bring them with you to the fair for GREAT savings! The vouchers must be presented at the time of purchase.

Scissorman.com.au Redeemable at the Perth Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday to Sunday May 18 – 22, 2016

Stand A13 Scissorman.com.au Redeemable at the Perth Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday to Sunday May 18 – 22, 2016

Stand A13 Daylightman.com.au Redeemable at the Perth Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday to Sunday May 18 – 22, 2016

Stand A13 Margaret’s Fabrics Redeemable at the Perth Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday to Sunday May 18 – 22, 2016

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Craft Fair Friend Vol. 17 Issue 1 is published by the organisers of your favourite craft events – Craft & Quilt Fair, The Stitches & Craft Show, Australasian Quilt Convention and the Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo. Information in our preview magazine is provided by exhibitors. Expertise Events is not responsible for incorrect information or product names. Updates to the program will be made on the website closer to the event.

Free Workshops Plan your day

★ New Workshop

1 hour workshop

♥ Perfect for beginners

No bookings required. Program applies daily at the fair. These FREE workshops are approximately 30 minutes unless indicated. Arrive early as space is limited. If you’re a beginner, look for the ♥ symbol.

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10.30am Quiltsmart – The Just One More Stitch Way. Leonie de Haas, Just One More Stitch, H11. A show and tell of Quiltsmart products – come along and learn the ins and outs of Quiltmaking the Quiltsmart way, using accurately printed interfacing. Hear about the various techniques used – appliqué, no curved piecing curves and much more. 11.30am Turn Your Scarves into Fashion Statements. My Little Bead Shop, Stand E30. Learn more than 20 new creative ideas to turn your scarves into fashion statements. Free giveaways during talk!

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12noon Quilt-As-You-Go with Pre-Printed Batting and the New Mariner’s Star. Judy Hall, Punch with Judy, Stand A07. ALL new! Quilting On The Grid, a reversible quilting technique using gridded batting, plus June Tailor’s pre-printed batting and Mariner’s Star sewn from fabric strips – amazing!

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1pm ♥ Boro Sashiko Stitching. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold, Stand H10. Jane will demonstrate how easy and satisfying Boro sashiko stitching is to do. Techniques and samples from Japan’s past will be shown.

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1.30pm Tried Silk Cocoons? Joy White, Starr Laces & Ribbons, Stand B05. Have you tried silk cocoons to create beaded tassels, embellishments, jewellery or quilt art? Joy will demonstrate dyeing cocoons, quickly and simply using Ozecraft dyes. Come along…. and be inspired!

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2.30pm Quilting with Templates on your Domestic Sewing Machine. Leonie West, Punch with Judy, Stand A07. Learn about quilting with templates on your domestic sewing machine. Find out why this method of quilting is taking the world by storm. Leonie will introduce you to her ‘TempLeeQuilt’ method of quilting and appliqué. Plus see samples from the newest range of templates, the Artisan Curve series.

10.30am ♥ Magic Half Squares and Quarter Squares. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage, Stand B25. Learn how to create scrap quilts from fabric strips, jelly rolls and rulers. Plus receive a free information sheet. 11am Wonderful Projects using the Versatile Scrap Crazy Templates. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand C15. Use scraps from your stash or buy new fabrics to create a wide variety of blocks with the Scrap Crazy Ruler sets. Heather shares lots of ideas and samples to get you inspired. 11.30am Quilt As You Go, Reversible Scrap Quilts. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A23. Get your stash out and turn it into fun, reversible quilt as you go quilts, learn how quick and easy it is. Includes a trunk show of her new and favourite designs. Learn Monica’s favourite quilt as you go methods that will revolutionise the way you make quilts forever. Perfect for all skill levels.

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12noon Traditional Double Wedding Ring Made Easy. Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt and Craft Cottage, Stand B25. Using the EZ ruler, learn how all the curves and maths are made easy to make this traditional, beautiful quilt. 12.30pm Discover the latest Trends in Cardmaking. Debra van der Meulen, Cardmaking.net, Stand B14. Debra will share hints and tips on how to make beautiful hand-made cards, using 3D pictures, peel off stickers, stencils and dies.

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1.30pm How to Make the Perfect Handbag. Monica Poole, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A23. Get great tips and advice on interfacing and more to help you make fabulous fashion handbags that you’ll be proud to say “I made it myself!” 2pm Working with Circles and Curves the Easy Way. Heather Buck, The Bay Window & Heather’s Designs, Stand C15. Discover patchwork flowers, Cheat’s Cathedral Window and easy Drunkards Path blocks, all using circles. Learn how easy it is working with curves to make a curved four patch quilt and other interesting blocks.

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2.30pm Candlewicking – On Trend Embroidery. Margaret Upston, Margaret’s Fabrics, Stand A23. Margaret will present a variety of projects and ideas from her long-awaited new book. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn this elegant form of embroidery with the guru of candlewicking.

10.30am Unique Quilts with Just One Fabric. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A20. Experience the magic of creating a stunning quilt from just one fabric. From table runners to queen sized quilts, this exciting technique is fun, fast and rewarding. See many new and exciting samples plus the availability of suitable fabrics, each with their unique project sheet. 11am New Ideas in Applique. Bev Ross, Craft Cubby and Creative Applique, Stand A37. Applique has never been so easy and fun. Come along and enjoy new ideas with Bev.

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11.30am ♥ Embellish and Adorn. Miss Rose Sister Violet, Stand A27. Inspiring and fun and incredibly creative! Learn how easy it is to adorn and embellish just about anything! From plain to fantastic in minutes.

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12noon ♥ Stamp, Cut and Colour. Wendy Hopper, Close To My Heart, Stand E18. Cutting made easy! Thincuts are metal dies that cut with your favourite die-cutting machine and cuts shapes that co-ordinate perfectly with a matching stamp set. More than just a shape! Learn to colour these in with amazing markers and techniques… colouring-in for a reason. 1.30pm ♥ Template Magic. Margaret Kirkby, Logan’s Patchwork Fabrics, Stand A20. Put the magic back into accurate piecing with Margaret’s specially designed templates. Explore beautiful nine-patch blocks, stunning eight-pointed stars, hexagon and octagon wedges or simple curved piecing. These templates are ideal for hand or machine piecing. Margaret will share her passion for fabric and colour plus many quick and simple ways to keep the fun in your patchwork while still achieving stunning results. 2pm Different Uses for Threads to Extend Your Knowledge. Barrie Ashton, WonderFil Specialty Threads (Canada), Stand C09. Learn different techniques with new Sue Spargo and other heavy weight threads. Also, see the difference that can be achieved in using fine bobbin threads and pre wound bobbins.

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2.30pm ♥ The Beauty of Liberty Art Fabric Revealed. Robyn Shapiro, The Strawberry Thief, Stand H09. Robyn will answer all your questions on the Liberty Art Fabric range including how to use it in your designs, and the most effective ways of working with the array of colours, patterns and textures. May 18 – 22, 2016 23

Make and Takes Plan your day ★ New Make & Take Class

♥ Perfect for beginners

Get expert instruction for the small cost of a kit in these one-hour sessions!

 10am ♥ ★ Decorated Kraft Cylinder for Gifts. Wendy Hopper, Close to My Heart. Come and decorate with a ready-made pre-cut kit. This kraft cylinder is great for gifts, handmade goodies and sweets, office table decoration and much more. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand E18.  11am ♥ ★ Stitched Pincushion or Coaster. Jane MacDonald, BeBe Bold. Learn how easy and effective Hitomezashi (One Stitch) sashiko is to achieve while making a Hydrangea Flower pattern pincushion or coaster. Kit cost $15. Book at Stand H10.  12noon ★ Quirky Button Headband. Elizah Davey, Verandah. Learn to cover buttons and make a quirky headband. You’ll take home more covered buttons to decorate a pincushion, cushion or other home decor or fashion accessories. Kit cost $25 – includes headband, buttons and fabrics. Book at Stand B08.  1pm ♥ Oil Cloth Smart Phone Case. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. Quick and easy to make! This super cute phone case is made with durable oil cloth, rivets and a leather snap closure. Available in two sizes and a choice of prints. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E01.

 2pm Make a Gorgeous Necklace. My Little Bead Shop. Make a chaindrop necklace, available in a variety of colours, you will learn how to make loops and finishing techniques. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand E30.

 3pm ♥ ★ The Notebook Case. Mio Fujita, Studio Mio. No sewing required! A new take on a classic style. Beautiful oil cloth case has two internal pockets. Spirax Note Book No. 561 or any size up to 10cm x 16.5cm will fit nicely. Great introduction to attaching frames with no stitching holes. Available in a variety of colours. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand E01.

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 10am English Paper Piecing. Rhonda Leith, Blue Willow Cottage. Join the revival – paper piecing is perfect for modern quilts! Kit includes papers, fabric, mini rotary cutter and mat. Kit cost $25. Book at Stand B11.  11am ♥ ★ Felted Autumn Leaf. With various members of FeltWEST. Get your hands soapy as you are guided by FeltWEST’s teachers to ‘wet felt’ your very own colourful autumn leaf! Kit cost $15. Book at the FeltWEST stand.  12noon ♥ ★ Kanmuri (Crown) Sewing Case. Dai Ikeda, Patchwork Mariko Japan. Make cute wrapped buttons with the new style three-tier self cover button kit from Japan and discover how easy making this case is – it’s a perfect gift for family and friends. Finished size: 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.6 inches. Kit cost $20. Book at Stand A18.  1pm ★ Quiltsmart with Just One More Stitch. Leonie de Haas, Just One More Stitch. Learn how to appliqué using two different methods and make quilts the Quiltsmart way. You will take home samples using these methods and learn how to piece using the printed interfacing. Plus great ideas for finishing the pieces and putting them into quilts. Kit cost $30. Book at Stand H11.  2pm ★ The Sweetest Christmas Robin! Irene Harris, Renee’s Cottage Crafts. Brighten up your Christmas with this easy to make, delightful decoration. Created from felt and handstitched with embroidery threads. Kit includes pattern and materials. Kit cost $12. Book at Stand B23.  3pm ♥ ★ Pincushion. Blue Willow Cottage. Make your own strawberry-shaped pincushion. The kit includes all materials plus you will learn great ideas to embellish! Kit cost $15. Book at Stand B11.

Wearable Learn Art to Stitch! Join the Embroiderers’ Guild of Western Australia’s Have A Go area at the fair Pick up a needle and thread, and learn to stitch with members of the Embroiderers’ Guild – beginners and experienced stitchers welcome! Everything you need to get started is supplied. Visit the Have a Go area, learn to stitch and make a small, sweet brooch to take home. The price is a gold coin donation.

Help Grow a Garden A growing flower garden will be in the guild area, where you can stop by and add some stitching to an embroidery piece with flower stems and help grow a garden! By the end of the fair it should be quite a spectacle, so come along and add a stitch or two!